How We Think: The Hidden Life of Everyday Ideas

A sweeping, thought-provoking exploration of how humans think about the world and themselves

Humans are the product of millions of years of evolution as well as various forces of culture that influence how we think. Humans also spend much of their brain power on self-reflection. We want to understand ourselves, to decide if there is a universal “human nature” or if we are cultural beings that can think our way out of everything. Can we agree on who we are and what motivates our thoughts? Wha...